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Dive Spot Guide•
Abu Kafan
Boat-access Safaga reef with strong current and big fish
Local operator required
Boat access from Safaga and the drift plan both favor guided local operations.
A drift-style outer reef in Safaga: exposed walls, a north-south plateau, and conditions that suit confident teams who like current.
About Abu Kafan
Abu Kafan is a boat-access Safaga reef with a long north-south plateau and a steep outer wall that drops into deep water. The site is built for drift-style diving: strong current, soft coral color, and open-water fish action make it feel more serious than a casual reef cruise. Barracudas, reef sharks, turtles, tuna, and other pelagics are all part of the draw when the water is moving.
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Research Estimate At Abu Kafan
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Abu Kafan?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Abu Kafan Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 100m
Depth Note
The wall drops to well over 100 m.
Best Season
Spring and autumn, especially April-May and October-November.
Typical Conditions
Strong current, exposed outer-reef water, and a steep wall that rewards drift timing and a clean ascent plan.
Safety & Access At Abu Kafan
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Often strong currents and very deep water along the wall.
Access Restrictions
Boat only, best as a planned drift dive, and the north and northeast faces can become rough when the sea builds.
Legal Notes
Follow the operator briefing and drift plan; no separate permit note is commonly highlighted.
Local Intel For Abu Kafan
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A classic drift-style reef for confident scuba teams, with steep walls, plateaus, and big-fish action along the current line.
Freediving
Only for expert freedivers on settled days; the depth and current make this poor casual apnea terrain.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the reef drops away quickly and the best features sit below comfortable surface range.
Wildlife at Abu Kafan
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Abu Kafan
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Abu Kafan
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
